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The Gold and Silver Gala

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Placido Domingo and a host of operatic stars celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first performance given by the Covent Garden Opera Company in a special live concert introduced by James Naughtie from London's Royal Opera House.
The event also marks the silver jubilee of Domingo's debut performance at the same venue.
The world-renowned tenor is joined for the occasion by sopranos Angela Gheorghiu, Galina Gorchakova and Leontina Vaduva, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, tenor Roberto Alagna, and baritones Dwayne Croft and James Morris. Among the composers represented in a programme of operatic highlights are Verdi, Gounod, Massenet and Charpentier. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is conducted by Edward Downes.
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Contributors

Presenter:
James Naughtie
Tenor:
Placido Domingo
Soprano:
Angela Gheorghiu
Soprano:
Galina Gorchakova
Soprano:
Leontina Vaduva
Mezzo-soprano:
Susan Graham
Tenor:
Roberto Alagna
Baritone:
Dwayne Croft
Baritone:
James Morris
Musicians:
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra conducted by:
Edward Downes
Director:
Kriss Rusmanis
Executive producer:
Peter Maniura
Source: Radio Times

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